Wu Zhengzhi was a two-person two-part person who was ranked as a double wall in the cabinet of the court, as the interests of the Han ministers, was deeply favored by the emperor, and had excellent moral character. He learned literature and martial arts, and was loyal to the emperor, served the imperial family, and worked for the court, and sought welfare for the Han people all over the world. For decades, he had been prideful and never slacked off.

Chen Tingjing was the descendant they both liked and trained, and was twenty years younger than Wu Zhengzhi.

In Wu Zhengzhi's mind, if he died of old age, Chen Tingjing would be promoted to prime minister, inherit his position, and continue their career of confronting Manchu ministers and the powerful.

"Although I plan to let Zituan do this, I don't want Zituan to be in danger," Wu Zhengzhi talked with Wang Xi in a secret conversation, deeply worried about the current situation of his younger generation: "The emperor ordered him to investigate corruption and bribery, but he didn't know how many people's financial resources have been hindered by the storm. He will be regarded as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. You and I don't know if you can continue to protect him."

"When you signaled him to report to the emperor, you already thought that this happened and the matter would become more and more serious. It was also the result of the emperor's decision to thoroughly investigate the administration. Zi Duan was not an ignorant person, and he was mentally prepared for this."

Wang Xi comforted Wu Zhengzhi: "He won't blame you for pushing him out."

"It is precisely because I know what kind of person he is that I worry even more!"

The old orange peel on Wu Zhengzhi's face wrinkled. The united between the Han ministers was not the situation that the emperor wanted to see. The Manchu, Han ministers and Mongolian ministers in the court had all formed a balance. Today, the emperor needs them, such as the pure stream, to jointly investigate the administration, and tomorrow they will forgive those who commit crimes for the situation in the court.

"Zibo is too serious and too serious. The emperor issued an order. Even if he had room for detour, he would not be willing to be perfunctory in this matter."

The two old ministers discussed: "Why don't we launch a few more people to help you?"

"No, it's easy to hide from hidden arrows and can't be defended. Our people still need to hide some of them, and have a head in front of them, so we can concentrate our hands to protect them."

Wang Xi shook his head: "You never know what way the enemy will get along with to pull Zi Duan off the horse. Open and honest people are most susceptible to insidious and cunning frame-up."

At this moment, another familiar male voice came from outside Wang Xi's sect.

"Then Lord Wang must also believe that since ancient times, evil has not overcome justice!"

Wang Xi stood up in surprise and greeted him: "Why is Zi Duan here?"

I saw Chen Tingjing waiting outside the door, and Wang Xi's son Keshan and Keqin surrounded Chen Tingjing. It was obvious that the two sons welcomed Chen Tingjing outside his father's study.

As the first Han minister among the cabinet's Grand Secretary, Wang Xi automatically avoided suspicion because of his high power and forbidden his two sons to take the imperial examination. Now both of his sons have become married, but they have never established a career. Especially Ke Shan, who is good at literary talent, does not admire his father, but instead praises Chen Tingjing.

Chen Tingjing bowed to the two elders and said seriously: "I have been thinking about it over and over again and decided to report to the emperor for the imperial examination this year, corruption and fraud in the court."

Since we want to investigate, we will investigate thoroughly. No matter whether it is land grabbing, profit-making, fraud in the imperial examination, filial piety and blackmail, and deducting military pay, Chen Tingjing has a list of unjust cases and pains for the people. Whoever committed the matter, who was the mastermind behind it, and who was protecting him, was clear at a glance.

If people know that Chen Tingjing has such a list, it is possible to buy a murderer.

Wang Xi said sternly: "No! You report to the emperor on this list to overturn half of the court!"

Wu Zhengzhi also disagreed: "Do you know, if you do this, how many people in the court will hope that you will die soon?"

Chen Tingjing said: "This is my only chance. The emperor has given me the right to investigate the case. If I don't do my best, I will not find out the truth about these grievances and bring the corrupt and abused people to justice. My conscience will be uneasy and I will have many regrets in the future."

Keshan said worriedly: "Why is Brother Ziduan so pessimistic? Even if you slowly draw on it this time, you still have a chance in the future."

"No, once I relax and slowly plan to do it, I have impeached Wang Jiwen and Xu Qianxue. If I cannot advance in the future, I will retreat."

Chen Tingjing's idea was: Since he had already made a mess, it would be better to pierce the hole bigger.

Wang Xi and Wu Zhengzhi were more familiar with gentle methods and went smoothly to deal with it. They complained about Chen Tingjing's keenness and sharpness. The two old ministers looked at each other and knew that they could not stop their descendants. They could only persuade Chen Tingjing: "If you really make up your mind to do this and need to send your family to your hometown to protect them, the career of descendants in your family will also be affected. Have you thought about it?"

Chen Tingjing was slightly stunned and replied without hesitation: "I have already thought about it. No matter how much the price I pay, I will live up to you."

Wu Zhengzhi: "It's a pity that Yu Peng and Zhuanglu, they only participated in the provincial examination this year!"

Yu Peng and Zhuang Lu were Chen Tingjing's eldest and second sons respectively. The sons were both successful in their knowledge, but they met Chen Tingjing to investigate corruption and imperial examinations.

"Yu Peng is a talented man in Huguang. He has always been very talented. He is willing to wait a few years to take the limelight before taking the exam." Only the second son, who has excellent grades this year, was lucky and encountered a good question. Chen Tingjing talked to his second son, but his second son did not understand his father's approach and was unwilling to give up his ranking in the provincial examination. He also complained about his father in his heart.

The wife and Chen Tingjing at home were in a turmoil. Even so, it was difficult to eliminate his determination to thoroughly investigate corruption.

Chen Tingjing directed the loyal servants in the family to send their wife and daughter to their hometown in Shanxi. He said to his eldest son: "I have studied hard for decades and have learned all my knowledge. Now is the time to use it. What I can do is to be as worthy of the people and the emperor like my ancestors. But I am not a good father or a good husband."

Chen Yupeng said: "Father's hard work, Yupeng understands that staying in the capital will only drag you down. My son is willing to go back to his hometown to serve his mother and take care of his young sister."

"Take Zhuanglu away," Chen Tingjing waved his hand tiredly: "If you tie him up, you must tie him back to your hometown."

"My son knows, don't worry, father."

Overnight, the people in Chen's mansion were empty, but Chen Tingjing was left alone in the hall, staying silent for a while, then immediately packed his bags and set up a compartment in the office for rest.

Aisin Gioro Ledehong, the Manchu minister of Wuying Palace, is a royal family member and true imperial uncle. Even if he is an emperor, he must give in to the people.

Ledehon came to visit Chen Tingjing and gave Chen Tingjing a generous gift.

"Censor Chen is a wise man, and he knows what it means to 'stop at the right time'. When investigating a case, he will be able to make a steady and decisive move, and will only cause a disaster for his own life. What do you think?"

"Mr. Wang, don't want to replace the pillars. It's one thing to protect the family. It's another thing to send away two sons who participated in the imperial examination and won the ranking this year." Du Zhen, the Minister of Works and the replacement of Zhu Zhibi's official position, said slowly: "Who should the other candidates who have obtained the rankings, and who should be punished by them? If these two places are given up, the court will receive less talent vacancy this year. Who should be responsible for the losses in this regard?"

"Are you a talented man or a mediocre person? You will know when you recruit someone for the exam. Chen Tingjing's second son and Xu Qianxue's second son, and the facts prove that it is much better than random speculation. I beg the emperor to order the Chen family's son to be recruited back to the capital."

Seeing that the fire was getting stronger and stronger, Yinreng's eyes shone.

He watched with relish, and there was a little beauty explaining to him.

[Mr. Chen seems to be in a passive state. Will he counterattack? The dirty water poured on his body, the relationship between husband and wife and father-son in the family, will Lord Chen go?] [Han ministers, Manchu ministers, Mingzhu gang members, princes and nobles all joined forces to besiege Lord Chen. Can Lord Chen's flesh and blood resist the open and secret arrows?] Chen Tingjing had already expected that he would be regarded as an enemy by everyone. The worst result was that he failed to investigate and was smashed to pieces, and he was not afraid!

Kangxi ordered: "Recruit the two sons of Xu Qianxue into the palace."

Xu Qianxue, who was burned by the fire, looked pale and the black hat on his head might be out of business at any time. He frequently went to see Soetu, hoping that Suoxiang and His Royal Highness could save him.

The son at home is ignorant. Don’t you know how capable he is, a father?

Seeing that the imperial guards brought the two sons into the Qing Gate, Xu Qianxue was the first to kneel down in the place and admitted in disguise that he bribed the local provincial examination examiner.

The emperor personally asked the question, and the two sons of Xu Qianxue were already scared and trembled. After asking a few questions, they found that they were hesitating and hesitating even the most basic meaning of the scriptures. Kangxi was furious.

"Immediately cancel the qualification of Xu Qianxue's second son to pass the imperial examination and will never be hired!"

The emperor was furious and slapped: "These corrupt officials who deceived their superiors and subordinates are worms in the country. Anyone with no talent or virtue can pass the exam. They rely on money and relationships to obtain official positions. This is to destroy the roots of our Qing Dynasty and defeat the national destiny of our dynasty! The examiners of the provincial examination used their power for personal gain, and would not be killed. They would dismiss Xu Qianxue's official position and put them in prison to be tried."

"Come, go and recruit Chen Tingjing's second son back to Beijing!"

The civil and military officials knelt down on the ground and shouted: "Don't calm down."

Seeing that the situation worsened, the most worrying situation came. Wang Xi and Wu Zhengzhi looked at each other, and their hearts were heavy.

Chen Tingjing was about to speak, but when Suo'etu stepped forward, he bowed and said, "Since the emperor has sent Lord Chen to investigate thoroughly, it is probably not appropriate to replace him in the middle. The emperor wants to recruit his two sons into the capital for testing, so he also asks to send guards to protect them so that they will not hurt them and cause severe damage to Lord Chen to achieve the goal of stopping the investigation."

Chen Tingjing:???

Kangxi: "…"

Wang Xi: “…”

Wu Zhengzhi: "..."
Chapter completed!